Moon Water Tonic Tonic waters containing the energies of the moon embody very powerful healing benefits that bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout the body, mind and soul. Clear quartz crystal catalyzes the absorption of lunar energies as well as amplifies the healing benefits. To Prepare Moon Water 1. Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon. Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water. 2. Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen. At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap). 3. Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency. Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day. ~ � 1997 by Marguerite Elsbeth Moon Rise Facts The New Moon always rises at sunrise. And the first quarter at noon. The Full Moon always rises at sunset. And the last quarter at midnight. Moonrise takes place about 50 minutes later each day than the day before. The new moon can not be seen because the illuminated side faces away from the earth. This occurs when the Moon lines up between the Earth and the Sun. Magical Moon Garden What could be more �enchanted� than to cultivate your own Moon Garden? Honoring the �Silver� Goddess in all her glory with a fragrant & luminous evening garden. A wonderful offering which you will benefit from as well. Many night-blooming flowers are white and rely on strong fragrance, rather than bright colors, to attract insects. Plant night-bloomers near a bedroom window, where the breeze can carry the fragrance indoors right into your dreams. Plant some in a circle to mimic the Moon; they look terrific alongside silver-foliaged Lambs ears and Artemisia. Illuminated only by moonlight, pale flowers and foliage add a dreamy, ethereal feeling. You don�t need to have a big space, potted plants work too, just remember to add a trellis or place where vine plants can grow onto, as, unless they feel secure they will not bloom. You can save and dry flowers to use in Amulets, Talismans or �dress� a Moon candle. Add fresh flowers to�special� oil you have fashioned on the Full Moon or to water for magical workings. Press flowers and leaves into a �Book of Shadows� or make magical bookmarks for special journals. Following a Moon planting calendar will add a magical touch and keep you in the flow of her cycles. You can place Moonstones and or Crystals in the dirt of these �pale� beauties to energize them for meditations and spells. Don�t forget when you take from a plant, to ask it�s permission and give thanks, an offering of water of food (plant) is a perfect �Thank you�.
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